7 Slippers You Can Actually Wear To Work

These “fancy” flip flops will kick your style up a few notches.

By Natalie Schack

Published: 2014.08.06 10:30 AM

Hawaii in the movies: surfing 24/7, mai tais for breakfast and a steady wardrobe of boardshorts and Locals slippers.

Hawaii in real life? Um, not quite.

It is true that we’re a bit more laid back than, say, New York City, so we can get away with a certain Island flair during the daily grind. You won’t be able to wear your bikini into the office, but these fancy takes on the classic slipper are the perfect mix of comfy and stylish to satisfy you work-week dress code.

Now to find a pair of boardshorts that are board room-appropriate.

1. The chunky beading and clear “mirage” strap on these will take you from pencil-pushing to pau hana. $19.94, dsw.com.

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Lei Chic is an email and shopping blog that plugs you into Hawai‘i’s newest and hottest boutiques, designers, trends, spas and salons, and more. You’ll also discover all the cool events, dinners and sales happening around town in our Weekend Picks every Friday. With Lei Chic, you’ll get the inside scoop on what everyone will be talking about tomorrow—in your inbox today.

Lei Chic Associate Editor Natalie Schack has been a cultural anthropology student, museum worker bee and dabbler in graphic design. When she isn’t scouting new fashion, compiling to-do lists or crafting puns, Natalie spends her free time dreaming up elaborate picnic ideas; “researching” via YouTube tutorials, blogs and Instagram; and dusting off her pith helmet for the next adventure life throws her way.